Road Town, British Virgin Islands
Full City Profile
12,603
Population
42/sq mi density
30 ft
Elevation
9 meters
79°F
Avg Temperature
26°C
Road Town has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 78.6°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 302.2 sq mi (782.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 42/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.4269°N, 64.6208°W |
| Timezone | America/Tortola |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.2 m (50 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1867 | VIRGIN ISLANDS | Earthquake | 15.2 m | 24 | 47 km |
| 1868 | VIRGIN ISLANDS | Earthquake | 1.5 m | - | 62 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Saba (172 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Saba | Stratovolcano | 887 m (2,910 ft) | 1640 | 172 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.1 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 5.5 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 5.5 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 4.5 in |
Road Town has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 46.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.8") and February the driest (2.0").